Goodradigbee Rose Gum Reforestation (Revoked)

Goodradigbee Rose Gum Reforestation is a now-revoked reforestation project located in the Goodradigbee River valley, approximately 12 kilometers northwest of Wee Jasper and 50 kilometers southwest of Yass in New South Wales. The project was registered in March 2021 and covered a total area of roughly 604 hectares.

The project operated under the Carbon Farming Initiative-Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0 methodology. This method is designed for establishing permanent forest cover on land that has been used for grazing, cropping, or fallow for at least five years prior to the project's commencement. Under this framework, proponents plant trees (either seeds or seedlings) to sequester carbon, with the intention of maintaining the forest for a nominated permanence period, in this case, 100 years.

The Goodradigbee region is characterized by a unique microclimate due to its proximity to the Brindabella Ranges. While the broader Yass Valley region typically receives moderate rainfall (around 660mm annually), the Goodradigbee valley can experience significantly higher precipitation, often exceeding 1,000mm in parts due to orographic lift. The soils in the area are variable, ranging from limestone-derived soils near Wee Jasper to granitic chromosols in the surrounding hills, which generally support grazing and forestry.

A notable aspect of this project was its specific selection of Eucalyptus grandis (Rose Gum/Flooded Gum) for planting. This species is typically native to the subtropical coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland. Planting it in the Southern Tablelands, where winter frosts can be severe, represents an unusual species choice that may have contributed to the project's challenges. The project was revoked in January 2023, and the carbon abatement contract was subsequently terminated.